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The author’s main claim is that a diet rich in vegetables, whole grains, and beans can help prevent cancer. Which two sentences from the passage best support this claim?

A. “We all know many of the benefits of eating different types of foods.”


B. “Some phytochemicals, or chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants, may help fight cancer.”


C. “Even the ancient Romans knew about the health benefits of beans and peas.”


D. “Studies show that extra body fat can increase the risk of certain cancers.”


E. “Their research shows that there are also cancer-fighting elements in dark chocolate, soy, green tea, and some spices.”

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B and E are the correct answers.

Ignore the other person, they read D wrong as it states that extra body fat INCREASES of certain cancers which is contradictory to the claim. B and E are factual evidence that supports the claim making them the correct answers.
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B for sure and D is the best second option since you need two
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